Alston Mosteller, Cherryville: Struck out five, walked two and scattered three hits in a five-inning shutout.

Patrick Murphy, East Gaston: Gave up three runs on seven hits with three strikeouts and two walks in 5 1/3 innings.

DEFENSIVE GEM

South Point turned an unconventional double play out of a botched squeeze play attempt when North Gaston had runners on second and third and none out in the fourth inning. Catcher Adam Andrew, third baseman Dan Johnson, second baseman Derek Perry and shortstop Aaron Mauldin were involved in the play.

DID YOU SEE THAT?

Highland Tech’s Ethan Reep is known for his pitching expertise, but he also shined on Monday as a rare left-handed throwing third baseman. In his first start at the position, Reep successfully fielded two ground balls and fired across the diamond for outs.

THEY SAID IT

“It was good for the guys just to get back to feeling what a win felt like.”